Continental Congresses Comparison

When did the 1st Continental Congress take place?

• September 5, 1774

• May 10, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• March 15, 1777

Where was the 2nd Continental Congress held?

• New York, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Richmond, Virginia

The main concern of the 1st Continental Congress was to address concerns raised by the ________ Acts passed by British Parliament.

• Stamp

• Intolerable

• Tea

• Townshend

Which of the following was a major outcome of the 1st Continental Congress?

• Declaration of Independence

• Formation of Continental Army

• Boycott of British goods

• Olive Branch Petition

Which document was written during the 2nd Continental Congress?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

Who was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief during the 2nd Continental Congress?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

The Olive Branch Petition was sent to the King during which Congress?

• 1st Continental Congress

• 2nd Continental Congress

• Both

• Neither

Which of the following individuals was not present at the 1st Continental Congress?

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

The 1st Continental Congress created unity among ________.

• British Parliament

• Colonists

• Native Americans

• French Allies

Which Congress wrote a Declaration of Rights?

• 1st Continental Congress

• 2nd Continental Congress

• Both

• Neither